After receiving hundreds of submissions to the first-ever Entertainment App Awards judges have selected three finalists in each of the ten categories below. The finalists will be evaluated on innovation, design, usability, fit and overall experience. Winners will be recognized at the awards dinner on November 29th following the Entertainment Apps Conference.

The app economy is large, active and thriving, with nearly half of the
U.S. population using mobile apps. With hundreds of thousands of apps in
the hands of consumers, we're honored to present the First Annual Entertainment App Awards
to recognize the best apps in the entertainment industry, selected by
industry stakeholders, publishers, academics, tech journalists and more.
The Entertainment App Award categories and judging criteria were chosen
to reward and recognize innovation and excellence within the
entertainment app industry. Winners will receive recognition at the
Awards Dinner on November 29.

Also the Entertainment Apps Conference will take place during the day of November 29th before the App Awards. The conference will look at what's next in the emerging world of App-based Entertainment.
Speakers Include:

Developer Tracks:
* Paying to Play: New Tools for Monetizing Entertainment Apps and Content
* The New Name of the Game
* Smart TVs and Connected Devices: How Many Platforms Are Too Many?
* Multiple Deliveries: Social TV, Connected Devices and Second Screens
* Policy Innovation